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Course Catalog » Majors and Minors » Biology (BS)
Science & Art’s biology curriculum provides the student with both an introduction to and a competency in the study of living organisms and encourages the student to develop the skills of independent and critical thought. It also seeks to provide a flexible program to meet the needs of students wishing to enter any of the numerous careers open to them as biology majors. A student may pursue the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology. A minor in biology is also available.
BS in Biology Degree Checksheet Why Major in Biology?
See Interdisciplinary Core Curriculum
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Note: PHYS-2214 may be substituted for PHYS-2113 and PHYS-2224 may be substituted for PHYS-2123.
Note: MATH-1743 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I may be substituted for MATH-1513 and MATH-1613.
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Note: NSCI-1711 may be substituted for NSCI-1710; NSCI-2711 may be substituted for NSCI-2710; NSCI-3711 may be substituted for NSCI-3710.